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Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging
By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
Key Features
Control and Comfort: Yamaha's optional, award-winning Multi-Function Tiller handle features a Variable Trolling RPM Switch (VTS). It allows for precision trolling speed adjustments in 50-RPM increments. Compatible with all Midrange models.
Easy Engine Flushing: A Freshwater Flush Device allows you to flush the engine without running it, for added convenience and extended engine life.
Reliability and Durability: Combined with Yamaha's proprietary alloy (YDC-30), their exclusive Phaze Five™ anti-coorosive pain system provides a tough, five-layer barrier against corrosion. This protection is standard on all Yamaha Midrange four-stroke engines.
Motor Specifications
Engine Type: Yamaha F40LEHA Four Stroke
Horsepower: 40hp
Cylinders: 3 cyl
Shaft Length: 20" Long
Steering: Tiller
Starter: Electric
Weight: 223 lbs
Alternator Output: 17 amp
Degree of Tilt: 20°
Degree of Trim: -3° through +20°
Full Throttle Range: 5000 - 6000 rpm
Displacement: 747cc
Fuel Induction System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Warranty: Yamaha 3-Year Warranty
